This article explores spiritual formation in Scripture through moments of divine-human encounter marked by mutual availability, what the Hebrew Bible names as hineni ("Here I am"). Through a theological and narrative reading of four representative figures, Abraham,...
72 years ago today, this headline appeared in the local paper from my hometown: “Baby’s Birth Saves Gainesville Boy From Drowning.” The story behind it is one I remember each birthday. The headline got it almost right.A life was...
Tiffany’s thoughtful, well-written article published in the “Biblically Resilient” website on Nov 4, 2025, takes on such an important topic. It takes courage to address these scriptures. Her article contains many strengths, including her love for Scripture, for God,...
Hagar knew the desert and she knew grief. Two times she mourned in the desert, and her tears are the first ones recorded in the Bible.[1] She was not the favored wife of Abraham but instead was Sarah’s servant. Sarah gave Hagar to Abraham in the most intimate way...
Wesley’s definition of salvation was more than a way to gain eternal life after death. To Wesley, salvation included the present deliverance from sin, a soul restored to its original purity before the fall of humankind, and access to the divine nature of God enabling...
The role of women in the church often brings heightens emotions and differing views. Why does the issue of women’s role bring so much angst and division? Perhaps for some, as was for me, the idea of opening myself up to further/new understandings of long-held...